What does travel, adventure and safari have in common? They are all out of the ordinary activities from work or routine. Although not essential qualities, all of these can be unusual and exciting or daring.
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In 2021 we were privileged. We travelled more than expected throughout the second year of the pandemic even though we did not travel internationally.
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Is the Karoo National Park a safari destination? Maybe not how you imagine it. Discover wildlife, ancient history, unbelievable plants and fossils in the Karoo, South Africa’s largest ecosystem.
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Five kilometres after the Lebombo border control into Mozambique we reached our overnight accommodation. Dusk had quickly turned into darkness. The gate was closed, there was no sign of life and there were no visible lights shining. We thought we had arrived at the wrong place, but the sign confirmed we were at the right place.
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Ratho Bush Camp is part of Rakwena Crocodile Farm and about 17 kilometres west of Pontdrif, the border post between South Africa and Botswana. The camp is abundant with birdlife and if you are lucky you may even see an elephant or two.
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If I had to summarise our year of travel and adventure in three words it would be Germany, Drakensberg and Kgalagadi.
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We had a long journey ahead of us and knew it was going to be a real slog to get to our campsite at Lesholoago Pan, Mabuasehube Game Reserve which was in the extreme east of the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park.
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There is a remote stretch of sand in Mozambique. It begged to be discovered by us. Is it an island? We took a road trip to find out.
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In 2005 we took a self-drive road trip along the coast of Southern Mozambique. I’d like to share some information that you may find beneficial if you ever embark on a similar journey.
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The road was in a shocking condition. Where there was tar, it was like a patchwork quilt. The drop from the tar to the gravel on the side of the road could break easily break your suspension.
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Bush Babes? Who dat? Most of you might have heard of the cute, cuddly primates that pounce around in a forest. These are a different ‘species’.
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Holes in the ground, big enough to swallow the wheel of a vehicle sneered at us. Slopes worthy of causing our vehicles to topple over and roll into a heap of scrap metal at the bottom taunted us.
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Botswana photos, tips, advice and itinerary with useful links. Map included.
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Conquering South Africa’s highest off-road mountain pass. Would you want to drive up the infamous Sani Pass?
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Even with our vehicle packed and driving out the gate, I had no idea where we were going. I had my suspicions though.
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Would you visit the Kgalagadi (Kalahari), a wild and parched park in Southern Africa? Even various desert tribes such as the Khoi and Nama struggled to survive in this unforgiving land.
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Let me take you on a journey to a far away place. This place is a land of contrasts. A rugged land, a hushed pulsating world with a sun that beats ruthlessly on you.
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We were excited to visit Hwange, previously known as Wankee. It would be our first encounter with the wild animals of Zimbabwe.
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My A – Z list of awesome as well as interesting or unique things in Mozambique. Included: Photos from our friends who looked at Mozambique with fresh eyes.
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